Your 2012 AHL Outdoor Classic Photos
Photo by @matthewhscher
Just over a week ago we asked you to send us your photos from the 2012 AHL Outdoor Classic between Hershey and Adirondack, and boy, did you guys rise to the occasion!
2012 AHL Outdoor Classic: The Photos
I had the privilege of shooting Friday night’s 2012 AHL Outdoor Classic in Philadelphia for Sweetest Hockey on Earth. After taking 2,500 photo that day, I decided to share 70 of my favorites. (And if you have not checked out our photos from Bears Morning Skate at Citizens Bank Park, you really should)
Hershey Bears Outdoor Game Team Photo
Photo by Kyle Mace The Bears play the Adirondack Phantoms tonight outdoors, the first outdoor game for both teams. Before morning skate, the team took this photo. I do not know how you are not saving this photo and making…
Hershey Bears Outdoor Morning Skate in Photos
All photos by Kyle Mace
The Hershey Bears held their morning skate for the 2012 Outdoor Classic this morning. I was there to see it and to bring you photos of the action. It includes Braden Holtby, Patrick Wellar, and Keith Aucoin playing catch on the field ice.
Photos: Behind the Scenes of abc27’s Game Broadcast
The production crew holds a meeting before Sunday’s game against the Sound Tigers.
This past Sunday, the Bears aired the first of six road games, thanks to abc27. Many fans were vocal about their excitement to see their team on the road and it all kicked off a great win against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The next game that will be aired is the January 14th showdown against the Binghamton Senators.
After the jump, get a glimpse of what it’s like behind the scenes of one of the television game productions and see how much work goes into one broadcast.
Photos: Bears Warm-Up in Bridgeport
All Photos by Kyle Mace.
The Bears wrapped up a long weekend with a game in Connecticut against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. After the jump, see Kyle’s fantastic photos of the Bears preparing for a Sunday matinee game in their snazzy third jerseys. Guys like Braden Holtby, Joel Rechlicz, and Keith Aucoin served as subjects for the photo shoot.
Photos: Hershey’s 2011 Teddy Bear Toss Night
Hershey Bears and Teddy Bears! All photos by Kyle Mace.
Everybody loves Teddy Bear Toss Night! Well, maybe not the Portland Pirates. After scoring only one goal, the Bears trounced the Pirates with seven unanswered goals. The first goal of the night went to Graham Mink, who started the comeback and triggered the shower of stuffed animals from over 10,000 fans watching at Giant Center. After cleaning up and counting all the Bears, a new record of 10,090 stuffed animals will be donated to the Hershey Medical Center. After the jump, see Kyle’s photos that document the occasion.
A Night at the Old Barn
While the team was playing in Syracuse, I had the pleasure of attending the dinner called “A Night at the Old Barn” which was hosted by the Hershey – Derry Township Historical Society. The night was the historical society’s major fund raiser for the year and in this case the third time was the charm. After a delay for flooding in September and then an October snowstorm, December 2nd proved to be the lucky night.
As you entered the arena at box office 4 you were greeted with a mix of familiarity and strangeness. Going through those doors so many times for games there was lots of nostalgia. But today instead of getting tickets at the box office, we got seat assignments. The stairway to the upper level had been converted into a coat check area. As you entered the arena you immediately saw that the ice surface was covered and prepared like a banquet hall with 56 tables awaiting their guests. Descending the steep steps to the arena floor you had a chance to take it all in. The score boards were lit up and displayed events and standings from many years ago.
Photos: Bears Celebrate Halloween in Hershey
Chris Bourque and Cody Eakin model their Halloween costumes this year.
It’s that time of year again – the time when people are expected to wear a costume and take part in general tomfoolery. When else do you get to see Cody Eakin as Ron Weasley and Chris Bourque as Justin Bieber?
Thanks to the magic of Twitter, we were able to get a look a few of the Hershey Bears’ costumes this Halloween. Hockey players – so like us. After the jump, check out a few other costumes from the Hershey boys.
We wish our readers and a safe and happy Halloween! If you have any hockey-related costumes or pumpkin carvings, leave a comment and let us know!
Hershey Bears Opening Night: The Photos
Your 2011-2012 Hershey Bears (All photos by Kyle Mace)
The home opener for the Hershey Bears was last night, and if you missed the game because you were watching the Washington Capitals win their first game in regulation and start the season 4-0 for the first time since 1997-98, here are some photos for your viewing pleasure.